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Dispelling Doubts
“I baptize you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” These words have been spoken over countless people in countless languages throughout the centuries. It is through this formula that the Triune God puts His name on us. As we celebrate Holy Trinity Sunday, we rejoice that…
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The Breath of God
The apostles began to speak on the day of Pentecost after the Holy Spirit came upon them. They miraculously spoke in other languages so that the whole world would be able to understand them. The people heard about the mighty works of God. This was, is, and always will be the message of the Holy…
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The Next Generation is Here
In this text in Acts 1, we have what many consider to be the first call meeting where the Church gathers to call a pastor. In this case, it is selecting an apostle to succeed Judas who betrayed Jesus. The lot is cast and Matthias replaces Judas. Peter stands up and tells the group, “You,…